Eid comes with pillion riding bans

KARACHI- A ban has been imposed on pillion riding in Karachi to ensure the city’s security during Eid-ul-Fitr.

According to Sindh Interior Secretary, the ban will be in place from today until midnight of August 1. It was also proposed that mobile phones services should be blocked on Eid-ul-Fitr. However, this was not followed upon.

The government had earlier announced four holidays for the festivities of Eid from July 29 to August 1.